Resolve International Contract Disputes Without Losing Control
When a cross-border contract turns into a dispute over payment, performance, or obligations, you need a structured resolution. Judial provides a digital arbitration process for international B2B contract disputes — with a typical decision in 4–5 weeks.
Online. Confidential. For international business disputes.
An Unpaid Invoice Costs More Than Money
An unpaid invoice ties up cash flow, consumes management time, and often strains a business relationship that could otherwise continue. With international clients, you also face different legal systems, languages, and lengthy court procedures.
Many businesses wait too long because they see no practical option between an unproductive cycle of reminders and an expensive, years-long court case.
Arbitration fills this gap — neutral, structured, and with a binding outcome.
Why Arbitration for Contract Disputes?
Judial guides both parties through a digital, transparent process — from submission to binding decision.
Binding Decision
Awards are recognized and enforceable under the New York Convention and are generally enforceable in the 170+ New York Convention states, subject to the law of the enforcing jurisdiction.
Fast & Efficient
Receive a typical decision in 4–5 weeks — not years.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed fees based on dispute value — from €500 for claims under €10,000. No hidden costs.
Confidential Process
Sensitive business information stays protected — no public court proceedings.
Preserve Partnerships
A professional invitation to arbitration signals good faith — not a hostile lawsuit.
Internationally Enforceable
Arbitral awards enjoy broader international enforceability than court judgments — backed by the NY Convention.
When a Cross-Border Contract Breaks Down
Cross-border contracts fail for many reasons — a missed milestone, a disputed delivery, or a partner who stops responding. When that happens, you need a resolution path that is fast, confidential and enforceable across borders, without giving up the relationship if it can still be saved.
Typical situations
- A supplier in another country delivered late or defective goods and the contract does not say what happens next.
- A client accepts your work but withholds payment, citing alleged defects.
- Two business partners disagree on milestones, scope or acceptance after a project changed hands.
- The contract contains obligations but no clear dispute path, or none at all.
Is Arbitration Right for You?
International commercial arbitration fits most B2B disputes where both sides want a binding, efficiently enforceable outcome: breaches of supply, service or software contracts, non-payment and warranty conflicts.
It is less suitable where one party is insolvent, where an injunction against a third party is needed immediately, or where the dispute concerns purely domestic consumer law.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs. The fee includes platform use, arbitrator remuneration, and award issuance.
| Dispute Value | Judial Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Under €10,000 | €500 flat | Small Business Fast-Track Arbitration |
| €10.000 – €100.000 | 5% (max €3,000) | Balanced, affordable for SMEs |
| €100.000 – €1.000.000 | 2% (max €10,000) | For high-value commercial disputes |
| Over €1,000,000 | Custom offer | Enterprise & institutional arbitration |
not including taxes
How It Works at Judial
Four clear steps from submission to decision — typically within 4–5 weeks.
Invite to Arbitration (1 Week)
Describe your case and send a professional invitation to the other party. Not a hostile lawsuit — a fair resolution.
Case Submission (2 Weeks)
Both sides submit their documents, contracts, invoices, and evidence independently and in a structured format.
Clarifications & Hearing
The arbitrator reviews the case, may ask follow-up questions, and can schedule an optional online meeting.
Decision (1 Week)
The arbitrator issues a reasoned, digitally signed award — legally binding, recognized and enforceable under the New York Convention.
What evidence you need
Gather the documents that show the contract, how it was performed and what went wrong:
- The contract, including annexes, amendments, order confirmations and binding email offers.
- Invoices, payment records, delivery notes and acceptance or sign-off protocols.
- Correspondence showing the breach and your attempts to resolve it.
- Expert reports for technical quality issues.
- Documents showing the parties’ actual practice.
Binding and Enforceable Across Borders
The award is final and binding, recognized and enforceable under the New York Convention in 170+ member states. If a party refuses to comply, the award itself carries the basis for enforcement, subject to the law and procedure of the enforcing jurisdiction.
Common Concerns
My business partner is abroad — which country's law applies?
That depends on the governing law clause in your contract. If none exists, the seat of arbitration and applicable law are determined as part of the process. Judial helps resolve this question as a first step — not as a barrier.
My contract has no arbitration clause — can I still start arbitration?
Yes. You can invite the other party to participate after the dispute arises. If they agree, the process can proceed. Many businesses appreciate this professional approach over an immediate lawsuit.
Is arbitration cheaper than going to court abroad?
Generally yes. International litigation can cost €50,000–150,000+ in advance fees and legal costs alone. Judial charges transparent fees from €500 — with a typical decision in 4–5 weeks.
My contract partner refuses to pay — how long can I afford to wait?
The longer you wait, the harder enforcement becomes. Claims expire, evidence degrades, relationships deteriorate. Arbitration gives you a clear, time-bound framework — without years of uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
My business partner breached our contract — what can I do?
What is a material breach versus a minor breach?
Do we need an arbitration clause?
What evidence can I use?
Dr. Adam S. Dampc
Founder & Arbitrator
Dr. Adam S. Dampc is a German lawyer (Rechtsanwalt) specializing in corporate and international commercial law and the founder of Judial. He advises clients from many countries on cross-border disputes, contracts and commercial matters, working in German, English and Polish.
Reviewed: August 2026 · General information, not legal advice
Updated: August 2026
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